Quiz 7 Flashcards
Simply meaning the “second Isaiah,” this term is used by those scholars who hold to a multiple author view of Isaiah to refer to the author of chapters 40-66
Deutero-Isaiah
Simply meaning the “third Isaiah,” this term is used by those scholars who hold to a multiple author view of Isaiah, to refer to the author of chapters 56-66
Trito-Isaiah
Annual festival celebrated by the Babylonians at which they paraded statues of their gods through Babylon
Akitu -Festival
Usually castrated men, especially those formerly employed as harem attendants or officers of the state
Eunuchs
Evangelical position that holds that Jesus will return to earth to establish a literal earthly kingdom, ruling with his saints for a thousand years. After this period will come the judgment of unbelievers and the establishment of heaven
Premillenialism
Words or expressions in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament that suggest the language has been influenced by Aramaic
Aramaisms
Story that contains hidden or symbolic meaning
Allegory
Designation that modern scholars use for three books that share “wisdom” features: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes
Wisdom Literature
The title used in Daniel 7:13 to suggest a messianic figure. In the New Testament, Jesus often referred to himself by this title, possibly drawing, as some scholars believe, on Ezekiel’s use of the term to emphasize his humanity and his dependence on God the Father
Son of Man
Attempt to vindicate the justice and holiness of God in light of the existence of evil in the world. The Book of Job is one biblical response to this question
Theodicy
The unfaithfulness of Israel calls for a permanent remedy, which will come in the faithfulness of Christ to the Father and the faithfulness that Christ then works through the Spirit in his people. God’s love for Israel foreshadows Christ’s love for the church
Hosea
The day of the Lord, the day of God’s coming (see note on Isa. 13: 6), brings judgment on sin but also may include blessing. Both aspects are fulfilled in both the first coming and the second coming of Christ
Joel
God comes to Israel with both judgment for sin and promises of restoration. The judgment and restoration anticipate the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, as well as the final judgment. The demand for righteousness is fulfilled in the righteousness of Christ
Amos
The judgment against Edom, a traditional enemy of Israel, contributes to the blessing of God’s people. The judgment and vindication prefigure the vindication of Christ and the judgments against his enemies, both in his first coming and in his second coming
Obadiah
rescue from death prefigures the resurrection of Christ. The repentance of the Ninevites prefigures the repentance of Gentiles who respond to the gospel
Jonah’s
